Weekly Bulletin January 14 - January 18, 2019 | Week 19 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
Cape Verdean Dance and Culture; Ceramics; Comics/Animation/Graffiti; Game Design and Youtube Page Creation; Hip Hop Dance; Step Team; Winter Hiking and Biking; Wood Carving and Wood Printing...these are just some of the Intersession adventures our students will be starting next week! We are excited to begin this week of interdisciplinary learning and creativity; it's a BAA tradition and something unique to our community. Studies show that the only way to "learn" creativity is to practice it, and our first intention is to give our young artists the time and space to explore and follow their passions. Our second intention is for students to enjoy what they're doing! Recently published research also shows that everyday creative behavior is both a cause and an effect of positive psychological processes (Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts, Feb. 2014). Intersession is for many students and teachers the best time of the year. And Intersession works best when we all commit to its purpose. We ask students to respect the space, time, and projects this week. Our community standards still hold, and we want everyone to be able to have a positive, engaging experience. Have a great Intersession everyone, and a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT-OUTS |
Shout out to Malik Mitchell who won the BAA August Wilson Monologue Contest! He will compete at the semi-finals in Boston on January 19th. The winner in Boston goes to the National Competition in NYC in May. Have someone(s) to congratulate or shout out? Please email Ms. Booth --> tbooth@bostonartsacademy.org (be sure to include name and reason for the shout out) |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
JANUARY Wednesday, January 16 - Term 2/Semester 1 ends Monday, January 21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; NO SCHOOL Friday, January 18 - Friday, January 25 - Intersession Week Friday, January 25 - Saturday, January 26 - BAA Musical Production: “Memphis” Monday, January 28 - Term 3/Semester 2 begins FEBRUARY Friday, February 1 - BAA Audition Day 1 Saturday, February 2 - BAA Audition Day 2 Tuesday, February 5 - Special Schedule for Honor Roll Assemblies Tuesday, February 5 - BAA Music Showcase @ home.stead bakery & cafe, 5:00pm Tuesday, February 5 - BAA Family Council Meeting, 6:00-8:00pm Wednesday, February 6 - MCAS Biology Retest Friday, February 15 - BAA Talent Show Monday, February 18 - NO SCHOOL, Presidents’ Day Tuesday, February 19 - Friday, February 22 - NO SCHOOL, February Break Monday, February 25 - Students Return from February Break For additional details, or for a listing of all events for the school year, please check our website calendar here. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS Please also see the appropriate section below for information specific to your art major |
*NEW* Fashion Tech Sewciety Club. BAA is starting a new club - the Fashion Tech Sewciety Club! The mission of the club will be to teach leadership and confidence; introduce students to community projects involving fashion (i.e. Dress for Success); help organize exhibitions, shows, and pop up shops; and build resumes and applications for college. The Sewciety Club will meet on Thursdays during lunch in room 219E. Please see Ms. Polito if you’re interested in joining this club. Open to all students! BAA Talent Show 2019. Students, please remember to sign up for Boston Arts Academy’s 2019 Talent Show if you would like to participate. Interested students must meet these eligibility requirements.The audition sign-up sheet is available on the Student Government bulletin board (across from the main office), and will stay up until the audition dates have passed. All artistic forms are encouraged to be part of the audition and talent show process (Visual Arts, Fashion, Theatre, Music, and Dance). *NEW* MLK Day of Service, Monday, January 21, 2:00-5:00pm. On MLK’s birthday, thousands of volunteers come together for an afternoon of service projects at Central Square locations. In just three short hours, volunteers of all ages and backgrounds work on projects ranging from making Valentines to sorting food for city food pantries. It’s a unique opportunity for neighbors to work side by side to accomplish something for those in need. Click here to register! BPS + Greenovate Boston Youth Leaders Training. Do you want to learn more about climate change's impacts on Boston? Do you want to be trained as a youth climate leader so you can make your schools and neighborhoods healthier, greener places to learn, play, and live? Attend a free Greenovate Boston Youth Leaders training led by Greenovate Boston and BPS. The training will empower students with City of Boston climate change knowledge, leadership skills to train fellow students, and resources to lead environmental actions. Register here. Volunteer Opportunity: The William E. Russell Elementary School is seeking volunteers to help at their Multicultural Night on Wednesday, March 13. They are looking for students who are interested in leading a break out session (cultural dance, drumming, art, etc.), performing at the event, or choreographing basic dances for their students to perform. If you are interested, please contact Elizabeth Reynolds Lupo at ereynoldslupo@bostonpublicschools.org. NPR Student Podcast Challenge. NPR is inviting students to create a podcast. This contest is aimed at students in grades 5-12. Each podcast should be between three and 12 minutes long. The winning podcast submissions will be featured in segments on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Learn more here. Contact for additional information: studentpodcastchallenge@npr.org. The 2019 Bank of America Student Leaders program is currently accepting applications from juniors and seniors from now until February 1, 2019 (no deadline extensions). This signature philanthropic program offers youth the opportunity to receive a paid, non-profit internship and to attend a weeklong conference in Washington, D.C. to learn about enacting positive social change.
As a Student Leader, you will:
Apply today! |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
*NEW* Berkshire Bank NeXt Gen Scholars | Amount: $2,500 | Deadline: Thursday, January 31. Dreaming of being able to further your education, but not sure how to pay for it? Here is your chance to earn a scholarship award from Berkshire Bank through our NeXt Gen Scholars program. Our NeXt Gen Scholars embody academic excellence while also sharing our company's commitment to community service and volunteerism. Recipients reflect our own values of Respect, Integrity, Guts, Having Fun and Teamwork, and at their core possess an unsurpassed passion to improve the lives of those around them. Learn more about the application and selection process here. JFK-GE Foundation STEM Scholarship Program | Amount: $2,500 | Thursday, February 7. Calling all BPS seniors with a passion for science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM)! The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and GE Foundation have established a scholarship program to assist high school seniors graduating from a BPS School who plan to continue their education in college majoring in a STEM field of study. Click here for more information and to apply. *NEW* NAWAMA Visual Arts Scholarship | Amount: $1,500 | Deadline: Monday, April 1. The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (www.nawama.org) fosters and promotes awareness and interest in visual art created by women in the United States. We strive to encourage contemporary and emerging artists through exhibitions, educational programs and scholarships. In keeping with its mission, NAWAMA is awarding two $1,500 scholarships to two 2019 graduates. Eligibility: Any female student who will be graduating from a Massachusetts High School. The candidate must be attending college in the fall of 2019 with a major in Fine Arts. Click here to apply or email Scholarship Chair Rosalie Cuticchia at rosaliec333@gmail.com for an application. Let’s Get Ready College Access Program. Let’s Get Ready is a 9-week curriculum administered by trained college student Coaches that includes SAT prep, college application guidance, college visits, and more. The program is provided at no cost to high school seniors and juniors with qualifying financial need. Programs are offered during the fall, spring and summer and are built upon close partnerships with colleges, high schools and community organizations. Each 9-week program includes:
Click here for more information and to apply! Scholarships: Going Merry is an awesome new scholarship website. It makes it simple to find and apply for scholarships, just like the Common App has done for college applications! Click here to check it out! Here’s an additional resource for scholarships: studentscholarships.org. |
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND CAREGIVERS Please also see the “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” section above for upcoming events, and the appropriate art section below for information specific to your student's art major |
Are you proud of the hard work a BAA student has put into Memphis the Musical? A unique way to let your student know that you're rooting for them during Memphis the Musical is to send a Shout Out. A Shout Out is short message (200 characters max) that is printed in the program book. Each Shout Out is $50 and is about a quarter of a page in the program book.
Please visit bostonartsacademy.org/MemphisShoutOuts to purchase your Shout Out!
Examples
THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE A SHOUT OUT IS MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019 AT NOON!
Questions? Contact giving@bostonartsacademyfdn.org. Tech Rehearsal for MEMPHIS. From January 18 through January 25, many of our students will be preparing for the musical, MEMPHIS. It takes many long hours of technical rehearsals to create the set, lights and costumes for such a big show. Your student has been working hard to learn their part, and January 18-25 is when we will combine all the elements for performances on January 25 and 26. Students involved with the production are expected to be at the Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Road, Dorchester) January 21-27; the rehearsal schedule, along with additional details, can be found here. We are also looking for support with meals during tech week. If you are able to donate food or volunteer to make a meal, please sign up here! *NEW* Rosie’s Place is here for YOU! Rosie’s Place is a community center that supports and empowers women by providing access to services in the Boston area. We offer support to families at the Boston Arts Academy.
We can help! We speak English, Español, Portugues, and Haitian Kreyol. We can connect with translator for all other languages. Contact Dr. Jackman, Dean of Health and Wellness at: 617-635-6470 ext. 32389 for a referral or Rosie’s Place helpline advocate, Mercedes Garcia-Arias at: 617-442-9322 ext. 412. Donations needed for Nurse's Office. Please consider donating the following items if you are able. You can drop these items off at BAA - Attn: Nurse Jocelyne. You can also order them directly through AmazonSmile (select Boston Arts Academy Foundation) and BAA will get a % of the purchase donated as well. Here are the needed items: cough drops or throat lozenges, Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, hand sanitizer, hand cream, tissue boxes, sandwich bags, sanitary napkins/tampons, Advil (200mg). |
DANCE These announcements are specific to Dance majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
SEEKING FOOD DONATIONS INTERSESSION WEEK. During Intersession week, approximately 75 of our students will be at the Strand Theatre rehearsing for the musical Memphis. We are seeking family donations of food, restaurant gift cards, grocery store cards, and any other food/drink items to help support the students with healthy meals and snacks. Please fill out this form or contact Tynika Booth at tbooth@bostonartsacademy.org if you can donate! Thursday, January 24 - Alvin Ailey Master Class, 9:55am-1:35pm, sponsored by Celebrity Series of Boston. Click here for additional dance dates. |
FASHION TECHNOLOGY These announcements are specific to Fashion majors; for exhibitions, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
SEEKING FOOD DONATIONS INTERSESSION WEEK. During Intersession week, approximately 75 of our students will be at the Strand Theatre rehearsing for the musical Memphis. We are seeking family donations of food, restaurant gift cards, grocery store cards, and any other food/drink items to help support the students with healthy meals and snacks. Please fill out this form or contact Tynika Booth at tbooth@bostonartsacademy.org if you can donate! |
MUSIC These announcements are specific to Music majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
SEEKING FOOD DONATIONS INTERSESSION WEEK. During Intersession week, approximately 75 of our students will be at the Strand Theatre rehearsing for the musical Memphis. We are seeking family donations of food, restaurant gift cards, grocery store cards, and any other food/drink items to help support the students with healthy meals and snacks. Please fill out this form or contact Tynika Booth at tbooth@bostonartsacademy.org if you can donate! *NEW* Sophomore Recitals will take place March 11-15. Vocalists will perform Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12. Instrumentalists will perform March 12-15. *NEW* Senior Recitals (Venues TBD)
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THEATRE These announcements are specific to Theatre majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
*NEW* BAA presents…Memphis at the Strand Theatre: January 25 and 26. Parents of 9th grade students, please remember that the freshman class usher all of the theatre department’s main stage shows and their days will run into the evening. All 9th grade students received the ushering schedule on January 10th. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Rodrigues. SEEKING FOOD DONATIONS INTERSESSION WEEK. During Intersession week, approximately 75 of our students will be at the Strand Theatre rehearsing for the musical Memphis. We are seeking family donations of food, restaurant gift cards, grocery store cards, and any other food/drink items to help support the students with healthy meals and snacks. Please fill out this form or contact Tynika Booth at tbooth@bostonartsacademy.org if you can donate! *NEW* Thank you to the parents and caregivers that have turned in this year’s $30 theatre dues. This is a reminder to those that have not, please do so as soon as you can. Senior Theatre Majors College Audition trip to Chicago Unified Auditions February 4-6. Advanced senior theatre majors who must audition in person for college and conservatory BFA programs will be traveling to Chicago to attend the national auditions. There will be a pullout for these students on February 4-6. Students must make up all missed work. |
VISUAL ARTS These announcements are specific to VA majors; for exhibitions, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
SEEKING FOOD DONATIONS INTERSESSION WEEK. During Intersession week, approximately 75 of our students will be at the Strand Theatre rehearsing for the musical Memphis. We are seeking family donations of food, restaurant gift cards, grocery store cards, and any other food/drink items to help support the students with healthy meals and snacks. Please fill out this form or contact Tynika Booth at tbooth@bostonartsacademy.org if you can donate! |
Questions or Concerns? For artistic concerns, contact Artistic Dean, Kathleen Marsh: kmarsh@bostonartsacademy.org For academic concerns, including special education and support for English language learners, contact Academic Dean, Joy Bautista: jbautista@bostonartsacademy.org For safety and school culture concerns, contact Dean of Students, Edgar Vasquez: evasquez@bostonartsacademy.org For health concerns, contact Nurse Jocelyne Aboujaoude: jaboujaoude@bostonartsacademy.org For admissions information, contact Admissions Director, Blanca E. Bonilla: bbonilla@bostonartsacademy.org For any concerns, feel free to contact Headmaster, Anne Clark: aclark@bostonartsacademy.org Helpful Links: School Calendar, SIS Login, BAA Handbook for Students & Families |
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